Make a splash with Stoats Loony Dook!

STOATS loony dook

Be a loony with Stoats

This years Stoats Loony Dook 2017 is a sell out.

1,000 dookers will be taking part in the annual dip in the shadow of the world-famous Forth Bridges at South Queensferry on Sunday 1 January.

STOATS loony dook

The fun will start at 1pm with the Dookers Parade along the High Street.

Headline sponsor, Scottish oats company Stoats, is inviting all dookers to enjoy a nourishing bowl of hot fresh porridge in preparation for braving the elements and taking the plunge in the freezing cold River Forth.

Tony Stone, managing director, Stoats, commented: “We’re really proud to be supporting such a fun and long-established tradition for the second year running, which is a complete sell out once again. It’s a fantastic atmosphere in a truly iconic Scottish location and is a brilliant way to begin the year. Wintry temperatures are forecast, so we’ll be working hard to fuel the dookers ahead of their icy dip.

“We’ll be supporting the celebrations with our Stoats Porridge Bar, serving up well-deserved warming bowls of oaty goodness with a range of toppings. Last year the clear winner was our Hot Toddy Porridge, topped with honey and whisky.”

Stoats will be giving away free swim caps, armbands and a whistle that dookers can use to add to the carnival atmosphere during the parade that leads to the dook. Stoats will also be running a competition for best dressed dooker. The event is set to raise tens of thousands for charity.

For further information on the Stoats Loony Dook visit www.edinburghshogmanay.com/whats-on and more information on Stoats products can be found at www.eatstoats.com

 

Loonies !

 

Emma

Emma

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I am Emma and with my husband Mark write Foodie Explorers, which is a food and travel website.

I am a member of the Guild of Food Writers and British Guild of Travel Writers.

We have a wide range of judging experience covering products, hotels and have judged, for example, for Great Taste Awards and Scottish Baker of the Year.

Along the way Mark gained WSET Level 2 in Wine and I have WSET Level 2 in Spirits as well as picking up an award with The Scotsman Food and Drink Awards.    

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